Full Description
Every fly fisher knows how crucial leader construction and knot tying are. But with continual changes in line technology, what served as effective leader and tippet connections a decade ago might not be optimal now. By updating the original Orvis Streamside Guide to Leaders, Knots, and Tippets, this handy take-along book addresses the technical issues surrounding leaders and connections in relation to state-of-the-art line materials and types, and details the best overall knots for fly-line connections. Staying connected to the fish just got easier!
Contents
Acknowledgements
Foreword
1. Setting up your outfit
2. Attaching the leader
3. Picking the right leader
4. Leader and tippet materials
5. Matching tippet diameter to fly size
6. Why is tippet length important
7. Leader length
8. Leaders at streamside
9. Should the leader float or sink
10. Attaching a fly to the tippet
11. Tying leader material together
12. Tying loops in monofilament
13. Tips for tightening knots
14. Tips for care of leaders and tippets
15. leaders for Bass, Pike, Salmon and Steelhead fishing
16. Saltwater leaders
17. Saltwater knots
Glossary
The Orvis Knotted Leader Formulas
Index
About the Author
